Agenda

Public Sector HR Scotland 2019

08:30

Registration, Exhibition and Networking

09:30

Welcome and introduction from Chair

Lee Ann Panglea, Head of CIPD Scotland and Northern Ireland

Session 1:

HR Leading the Modern Workplace

The world is changing fast and HR is the driving force behind creating a responsive workforce that responds well to change and will equip the public sector to thrive. In this session, we will examine the place of HR in Scotland's evolving labour market, the current challenges facing the public sector and an array of potential solutions.

Current HR landscape

Solutions to persistent challenges

Opportunities to use digital to improve practices and procedures - how to get your workforce to work 'smarter'.

Brexit - issues for employability in Scotland and the workforce

Speakers confirmed:

Dr John McGurk, Head of Regional Policy and Insights, CIPD Scotland

Yorath Turner, Head of Digital Talent & Development, Scottish Government

Christopher Wroath, Head of Digital, NHS Education for Scotland

11:05

Exhibition, Networking and Refreshments

Session 2:

Breakouts - Employee engagement, digitisation and employment law

In this session, delegates will choose from a range of interactive breakout options.

Breakout options TBC.

13:00

Meet the Exhibitors - Networking Lunch in the Exhibitor Area

Session 3:

Themed Panel Discussions

Delegates have the choice of which session to attend. In advance of the conference you will register for your preferred session and have the chance to contribute to the agenda to ensure the themes align with the key issues that you want answers to.

Our 2019 themed panel discussions will revolve around the following topics:

How to improve employee engagement through improving your organisational culture, processes and environment.

Improving your organisations approach to inclusion and diversity

Confirmed panellists for sessions (more details TBC):

Michael Hughes, Regional Ambassador (Scotland), Engage for Success

Victoria Beattie, Head of Fair Work and Workforce Equality Unit, Scottish Government

Senior Representative, CIPD Scotland

14:30

Exhibition, Networking and Refreshments

Session 4:

Modernising HR - Using Innovative Solutions

In this final session we will bring together good practice examples from across the public and private sector. We will be showcasing organisations who have had significant success in HR and will provide you with the tools to take back to your own organisation through a variety of case studies.

Confirmed speakers:

Pamela Moffat, Senior OD Partner, Staffordshire County Council

Victoria Beattie, Head of Fair Work and Workforce Equality Unit, Scottish Government